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Dexibuprofen, the pharmacologically active enantiomer of ibuprofen, shows good efficacy in both acute and chronic pain. The review summarises study results that confirm dexibuprofen as an effective an ...

The multicentre, parallel, randomised, controlled study assessed the impact of once-daily supplementation with 12 vitamins, 6 minerals and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on maternal biomarkers and child-s ...

Macrogol preparations are one of the first-line treatments for constipation in both, children and adults. A review has confirmed the efficacy and tolerability of macrogol 4000 compared with lactulose ...

An ex-vivo study on human skin samples showed that topical diclofenac not only penetrates the skin but also forms a reservoir of the drug in the epidermis. Confirmation that the drug reaches the site ...

Analgesics containing readily soluble ibuprofen (e.g. as the lysinate) were developed with the aim of ensuring a more rapid relief of pain than ibuprofen acid through faster absorption in the gastroin ...

Trypsin combined with glycerol caused the deactivation of common cold viruses in vitro. A pilot study and a comparative multicentre study investigated the in vivo reduction in viral load and the impro ...

A retrospective study investigated the efficacy and tolerability of long-term and regular use of bisacodyl in children. Even when taken over a long period (mean duration of treatment: 14 months), bisa ...

An increase in stool frequency and an improvement in stool consistency play a decisive role in the relief of constipation. International as well as national guidelines recognise the positive effect of ...

Current guidelines recommend life-style adjustment (including more exercise) as the first measure for treating constipation. This meta-analysis investigated the influence of exercise therapy on the sy ...

A review summarised extensive clinical, published and as yet unpublished data on the use of ambroxol in children and evaluated the results. Ambroxol was shown to be an effective secretolytic treatment ...